academic grading in Pakistan
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Academic grading in Pakistan is based on a percentage system.
Lower secondary education
Lower secondary education contains the Grade 6 to Grade 10 classes.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wes.org/ca/wedb/pakistan/pksecond.htm|title=WEP-Pakistan|website=www.wes.org|access-date=2017-04-04}}
Grading Formula
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Grading of Division
WES – World Education Services
Upper secondary education
Upper secondary education includes the grades 11 and 12th classes. The exam are held by Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education{{Cite web|url=http://www.biek.edu.pk/|title=Welcome to Board of Intermediate Education Karachi|website=www.biek.edu.pk|access-date=2017-04-04}} (BISE).{{Cite web|url=https://www.wes.org/ca/wedb/pakistan/pkupsec.htm|title=WEP-Pakistan|website=www.wes.org|access-date=2017-04-04}}
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!Percentile !WES Equivalency |
| 80–100
|A+ |
| 70–79
|A |
| 60–69
|B |
| 50–59
|C |
| 40–49
|D |
| 33–39
|E |
| 0–32
|F |
Higher education
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Higher education includes Bachelor degrees, Master degrees and Doctoral degrees.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wes.org/ca/wedb/pakistan/pkhigher.htm|title=WEP-Pakistan|website=www.wes.org|access-date=2017-04-04}} Higher education in Pakistan has seen significant development in recent years, with a growing number of universities and institutions offering diverse programs across various fields such as science, business, law, and technology. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) plays a crucial role in regulating and maintaining standards in academia. While top universities like Quaid-i-Azam University, LUMS, and Aga Khan University are known for their quality education and research, the overall system still faces challenges, including access to education in rural areas, gender disparity, and inconsistent quality across institutions.
However, there has been a noticeable shift towards online education and international collaborations, providing students with more learning opportunities. Government initiatives, such as scholarships and financial aid programs, are helping to make higher education more accessible. Many students in Pakistan are now also focused on understanding how to GPA calculate{{cite web |last1=raza |first1=Hassan |title=CGPA Calculator |url=https://calculategpa.online/cgpa-calculator/ |website=calculategpa.online |publisher=Hassan |access-date=15 January 2025}} effectively, as GPA plays a key role in academic performance evaluations and future opportunities. Despite the hurdles, the sector continues to grow, driven by increasing interest in STEM fields and a more competitive, globalized education system.